Catalogue sorted alphabetically by artist name.
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The Ocean Shores Art Expo
26 to 28 August, 2011
This year's theme:
"Life's Surprises"

"with Ocean Shores Public School Art and Crafts Festival"

Adam Thornton Do you see what i see? $ 450
11046 Oil & Acrylic
This work looks at the difference between how we see ourselves and how others see us.
Adam Thornton From St Helena $ 400
11163 Mixed Media
The amazing view from the top of St Helena was the subject for this landscape. It is this suprise that you get at the top of St Helena hill that captivates me every time I drive there.
Adele Hollywood A Chance Encounter $ 800
11034 Oil & Acrylic
This work is a response to a sparse and beautiful chapel I visited in Croatia recently, and my musings upon life's mysterious moments of chance."
Aesha Kennedy Bird with Man $ 650
11035 Oil & Acrylic
One of the first residents we met when we moved here was a magpie who surprised us with his friendliness. 15 years on I wanted to capture that relationship between bird with man.
Alan Guthrie Surprising Memories $ 275
11228 Oil & Acrylic
Life surprises either pleasant or not so pleasant can happen at any moment and how do we capture them with memories.
Aletha Zylstra Expected/Unexpected $ 250
11172 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
For 2 years my best friend and I have been on intense parallel journey's to do with having children. The quest for new life has been joyful and devastating but has never been 'the expected.'
Aletha Zylstra Life Surprises with its symmetry $ 200
11174 Photographic & Digital Art
I am as inspired by life's small moments as I am by it's grand vistas. Particularly by little 'well, would you look at that!' type moments. When 'captured' on film these take on deeper significance."
Alison Campbell Celebrate $ 350
11113 Mixed Media
Step into life with movement, colour and an open heart."
Alison Campbell Ring around a Row $ 425
11114 Oil & Acrylic
The light and dark of our wanderings through the rows of macadamia trees.
Allen Horstmanshof Scarbo's surprise $ 1250
11001 Sculpture
This work was inspired by a movement in Ravel's piano work Gaspard de la nuit. In this sculpture the spectre, Scarbo is surprised by a copper coil creating an enigma for the viewer to contemplate."
Alyssa Garnett In the Morning Dew $ 2800
11192 Sculpture
Ripples of colour catch the light…look carefully and you will see the little creatures that climb upon me.
Amanda Hewitt The Beauty in Shedding the Past $ 120
11117 Photographic & Digital Art
What surprises life holds when we let go completely, when we shed our old skin and reveal vibrant beauty beneath! What bittersweet memories pierce our gaze,our discarded skin catches the final light."
Andrew Perry Just landed! $ 295
11112 Sculpture
The Elements composing this Craft come from the Earth, yet the Inspiration for it came, one fine day over the Bay, from a Craft in the Sky. Surprised? I was."
Angela Bettess Lost and Found $ 560
11081 Mixed Media
Colour and texture feature in my art works, stemming from my childhood love of fabrics, wools and embroidery cottons. This triptych shows the application of silk threads, coloured papers and fabrics."
Angela Bettess A long way from home $ 1300
11082 Oil & Acrylic
Colour and texture are an important part of my art. In this piece, I used the colours and lustre of oil paints to enhance the element of surprise with tonal qualities."
Aqua One in a million $ 500
11004 Photographic & Digital Art
It is amazing when you realise you stand in a parallel world and it is happening right in front of your eyes - nothing staged here - pure synergy.
Arnika Green Out of the blue $ 480
11177 Oil & Acrylic
Inspired by the Black Saturday bush fires that blazed across Victoria in February 2009. A tragedy that shocked the nation with 173 deaths. A life altering surprise that will never be forgotten.
Arnika Green Surprise of New Life $ 590
11178 Oil & Acrylic
Any parent will agree that the journey of both pregnancy and parenting encompasses a whirlwind of surprises and unexpected choices and situations, in which the possibilities of new life are infinite."
Baha'i Childrens Class- Bangalow Dream of Fishes $ 200
11069 Oil & Acrylic
A number of independent creative sparks united by a single source of light that enables the fullfillment of individual and collective dreaming.
Belinda Sochacki GOMA $ 600
11198 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
The Gallery of Modern Art is one of those special destinations where one is sure to fine a few of 'Life Surprises' that intrigue your spirits.
Bernice Camlin Secret Lives Exposed: Men Clean Toilets Too! $ 400
11040 Photographic & Digital Art
Alasdair is one of life's surprises as he challenges the notion of the stereotypical undomesticated male. He enjoys cooking and cleaning the house and is my wonderful hubby! Photomanipulation.
Bill Undery Clearing $ 1800
11215 Oil & Acrylic
Sometimes one can be struck with a sense of wonder that arrest the thoughts and feelings by something quite ordinary.
Birgit Henstorf Safe arrival $ 445
11103 Mixed Media
This piece is created on plaster, an ancient artistic surface. and as forever journeys have been undertaken, hoping for a safe arrival at an un/known destination."
Birgit Henstorf Flight of the fearless $ 445
11104 Mixed Media
This piece created on plaster, a solid ground, the image, a dove in full flight, very light. where will it's journey end? Life is full of adventures."
Bouzic The surprise of spring $ 650
11028 Oil & Acrylic
The eternal joy of seeing the weather changing, feeling the warm breeze and watching as nature becomes brighter and comes to life again..."
BRETT DANIEL BEHIND LIFES ROSEY COLOURED FACADE $ 800
11131 Mixed Media
WE DON'T NECESSARILY WANT TO SEE HOW OUR LIFE IMPACTS ON THE GREATER WHOLE AND THE MEANS BEHIND WHAT WE HAVE IN OUR LIFE AND THE DETRIMENT IT CAUSES OR HAS ON OTHERS OR THE ENVIRONMENT. STOP N THINK!
BRETT DANIEL LIFE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE $ 1200
11132 Oil & Acrylic
IF WE COULD SEE ALL LIFE IN ITS FINER DETAIL, WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO SEE ITS BEAUTY AND COMPLEXITY AND THERE FOR HAVE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING AND COMPASSION FOR ITS UNIQUENESS AND ITS PRESERVATION."
Bridget Kirwan Creation Dancing: Infinite Expansion $ 1200
11181 Photographic & Digital Art
Forces of energetic matrix's magnetised, meeting, creating and expanding in all ways. New worlds formed. Life is awed: Gratified. Always surprising. Alive. Being in the All Knowing. Just Is."
Bridget Kirwan Burst of Wonder $ 830
11182 Watercolour & Gouache
Life bursting, bubbling, circulating. Forever replenishing in the Joy of Being. Warm and alive. Nourishing and plentiful. Contrasting yet unified. The Wonder and Awe of it ALL!"
Brigitte Fom little things big things grow $ 490
11027 Sculpture
From little things big things grow, came to me, while studing at TAFE in Lismore. I'm interested in sacred art and geometry. The tiles in this birdbath are made with a sacred geometry pattern."
Candy Katsamas Hidden Treasures $ 650
11133 Mixed Media
Gazing into Carnarvon Gorge rivulets, I am delighted and surprised to find hidden treasures. Jewelled moments ever changing. Invisible waters running over an ochre bed, natures’ shimmering delights."
Carol Atkins Flow of life $ 300
11193 Mixed Media
Flow of Life, journey, travel and happiness."
Cassandra Purdon Walking on Water $ 300
11086 Sculpture
StoryDogs' is a series I am working on for my Adv. Diploma Fine Arts (Ceramics). This series has been influenced by my recent travels to Central & Southern Aust.
Cate Cormack Floating $ 800
11002 Watercolour & Gouache
The miniature environments within the larger always surprise me. These small sights capture my curiosity with their raw beauty. Here organic matter cradles the reflected sky.
Cathy Lonsdale I baptise thee $ 250
11098 Watercolour & Gouache
I paint as a hobby, and have done for a number of years."
Catik Pipi-shell butterflies $ 220
11136 Oil & Acrylic
Butterflies must be one of the sweetest of life's little surprises! From their beginnings deep in a dark cocoon to their emergence into existence, they never fail to surprise and delight."
Charles Crawshaw Causing Causing $ 5000
11142 Mixed Media
Training seen here of launching “aerial bush fires” in continuation of the Sydney Olympic’s “World Peace by 2020 Bushfire”. 27 July 2012 – London Olympics on notice.
Charles Crawshaw Hilariously Amazing $ 5000
11143 Photographic & Digital Art
As a stand for World Peace by 2020, this “Water” rabbit born 1963 runs a World Peace flag across the local Brunswick River at low tide."
Cheryl Bailey An Ethereal World $ 550
11128 Mixed Media
Life's Surprises. Many layers applied (whether it is paint or experiences) scratch the surface to reveal hidden depth and riches - life is full of surprises - passionate, ethereal, exquisite treasures."
Christeen Maguire Life Surprise in a Box $ 200
11063 Watercolour & Gouache
We all use boxes in our lives to give a present or receive, full of surprises. We pack our belongings into boxes to store or move house, life in a box."
Christine Starzynski Automate I $ 800
11013 Oil & Acrylic
My latest body of work using abstraction, explores mark making on either light or dark backgrounds. The materiality of the surface was a complete surprise to me. "
Christine Starzynski Journey $ 950
11154 Oil & Acrylic
I aspire to paint in a way that expresses emotions visually. This piece takes you into a forest of deep colours, layers and, intrigue. What you encounter may be of surprise."
Clare Urquhart Where the Wind Blows $ 120
11087 Sculpture
I love everything vintage & also travelling so combining them in my work is no surprise. I love the dream of being on the road & being 'free' to go where the wind blows you.
Cliff Russell Fluid Dynamics $ 250
11204 Photographic & Digital Art
One of the reasons I enjoy photography so much is its ability to constantly surprise me by capturing wonderful and fascinating details of the world around us that we miss with the naked eye.
Clive Wilson Bug party $ 300
11232 Mixed Media
This unique table was found damaged so was perfect for decoupage. Its bold design required same and the garden provides lifes surprises! (vintage table, acrylic paint, papaer, lacquer)"
Colin Tarbox Spider art work $ 85
11084 Photographic & Digital Art
I took this photo on Fraser Island in June this year.
Colleen Darosa Almost Like Having You Here IV $ 445
11075 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Alone again ...somewhat surprising
Colleen Darosa Fragment memories $ 250
11076 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Fragmented memories surprise
Dale Spence Parting Gesture $ 950
11184 Watercolour & Gouache
My dear cat Puss curled herself upon this artwork for her last sleep. Then she left this world behind. I feel she left a little of her soul imbued into the work!
Daniel Jurin Currumbin at Dusk $ 300
11165 Oil & Acrylic
My work explores the fascinating colours of the ocean and sky. I enjoy studying the way in which unexpected colours jump out at me as I mix and apply the paint.
Daniel Jurin Ocean Waves $ 240
11166 Oil & Acrylic
My work is painted in oils and is an investigation into the many colours of the ocean. I enjoy recognising and applying purples and reds in the sand and capturing am impression of a scene by painting in a gestural manner.
dave atkins Early Morning Bliss $ 770
11141 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Life's Surprises, pure & simple."
Dave Kill In The Land of Beautiful Nature 3 $ 2500
11185 Oil & Acrylic
There are no surprises that we wake up to more refugee boats nearing our lucky country. Life's great surprise is how so many in the Land of Beautiful Nature have reacted to it.
David Horner Life's Surprise is Dynamic Drawing $ 150
11019 Oil & Acrylic
One of life's joyful surprises for me was discovering Ron Curran's Dynamic Drawing group in Byron Bay. It is my weekly 'fix'. This work was created at one of our Friday classes.
David Ladley Mr Halloween $ 695
11088 Oil & Acrylic
Normally the halloween head is supposed to be scary, but in this painting he has such a smile on his face he must be one of the good guys. Maybe he's just happy to be out in the fields with the birds!"
David Ladley The Windmill $ 795
11089 Oil & Acrylic
Its always a surprise and a delight when such a thing as a cheap plastic windmill with such a blaze of colour flies around in the breeze. Children love them; so do oldies!
David rRupell Farewell Floyd $ 1700
11108 Photographic & Digital Art
In honour of the late Richard Wright, founding member and keyboard player of Pink Floyd. Contains visual references to many of their works. This is a high quality print on archival paper set onto framed board and covered in 5ml of clear resin."
David rRupell Treasure Planet $ 770
11190 Photographic & Digital Art
A picture honouring the possibility of a clean, green, beautiful planet. Now there's a surprise! High quality print on archival paper set onto framed board and covered in 5ml of clear resin."
David Shaw Speak to Me $ 500
11025 Sculpture
Personal encounters bring surprises, what surprise will surface as these two face each other."
David Shaw Lean on Me $ 500
11026 Sculpture
There is comfort in knowing that whatever the surprise there is a shoulder to lean on.
David Smouha Casuarina Fishermen $ 450
11213 Photographic & Digital Art
Local fishermen on Casuarina Beach settling in for an evening catch on the surfing beach. 16 Colour pigment print on Hahnemuhle cotton photo
David Smouha Cabarita Morning Surfers $ 750
11214 Photographic & Digital Art
April Morning surfers walking to the surf at Cabarita with boards in hand. 16 colour pigment print on hahnemuhle cotton photo
David Walsh Harlequin $ 945
11005 Sculpture
This multi-coloured leadlight lamp uses colours to express the experience of light playing on glass, yielding surprising effects. "
Deborah Jorgensen Heart song $ 400
11070 Oil & Acrylic
Sometimes we are 'Suprised' to find that if we were to detach from the world around and listen to our heart song things would not look so 'blue'.
Del Jansen The Gathering $ 450
11031 Oil & Acrylic
Always a nice surprise on our lovely beaches
Denise Mitchell The Surprise of Time $ 295
11115 Mixed Media
My painting is about being constantly surprised with the different experiences of the concept of time in life. Once time dragged on. That was when the heat of summer seemed endless and so did the car trip to the beach. Now time has sped up, things seem to happen in an instant and we try to live in the moment. "
Dervis Pavlovic Ceres $ 1250
11095 Oil & Acrylic
An apocalyptic vision of climate change surprised by hope in nature.
Dervis Pavlovic Nymph $ 850
11096 Oil & Acrylic
When you cast your net you may be surprised at what you may find.
Dianne Horton Leaves $ 170
11229 Mixed Media
Leaves are alive and beautiful and our minds create a category to put them into edible rainforest weeds. There is no distinction when you view them from the heart.
DOUG KING DIDYA SEE THAT $ 875
11068 Mixed Media
I LOVE EXPERIMENTING WITH DIFFERENT MEDIUMS USING MANY MATERIALS/PRODUCTS I USED IN MY 35 YEAR CAREER AS A BUILDER. MY SUBJECT MATERIAL IS VAST, ABSTRACT, REALISM, PORTRAIT AND MODERN."
E.BURTON FLOW OF LIFE $ 60
11218 Photographic & Digital Art
THE WATER IS FLOWING JUST LIKE AND OUR LIVES FLOW ALONG WITH SURPRISES AT ANY TIME THRU OUR LIVES.
Elaine Green Seeking the Light 1 $ 750
11054 Oil & Acrylic
The painting tells a story through texture and colour. The layers of paint, like life's experiences and surprises allow the light within to shine. "
Elaine Green Seeking the Light 2 $ 750
11055 Oil & Acrylic
The painting tells a story through texture and colour. The layers of paint, like life's experiences and surprises allow the light within to shine. "
Elizabeth Crennan Nature's Highrise The Giant Echidna Fingal Head $ 380
11205 Oil & Acrylic
A joy to discover! great basalt crystal columns rising from the sea - spines of the Giant Echidna Spirit Booningbah, mocking the Goldcoast's skyscrapers in the distance. "
Elizabeth Hawkins Through the Darkness $ 3750
11202 Oil & Acrylic
In the mist of Africa, a young elephant emerges from behind its mother's great body. To the surprise and curiosity of the young calf, he is being watched by many pairs of eyes. What are these strange.."
Ellysa Brennan Plastic Geranium $ 1450
11158 Mixed Media
Fascinating structures of surprising complexity
Eloise Galea It takes all types $ 800
11194 Sculpture
While walking through the bush looking for plants to make a basket, you find lots of different types of fibre to use and sometimes nature gives you a great surprise.
Emma Coulter Bite $ 1200
11164 Oil & Acrylic
Sometimes what you are really looking for is right behind you. If you don't find it quickly, it will disappear forever."
ESTER POYAS ON THE VINE $ 250
11014 Watercolour & Gouache
ONE DAY WE HAVE A SEEMINGLY LIFELESS VINE. AS TIME PASSES AND SEASONS CHANGE THE EMERGENCE OF LEAVES AND FRUIT ATTRACTS THE DRAGONFLY AND LIFE IS OBVIOUSLY ABUNDANT.
F.BURTON SURPRISE $ 60
11219 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
SPECIAL NEEDS PERSON WITH LIMITED SPEECH. THE FLOWER WAS DRAWN SO HE KNEW TO DRAW, AND A CAR & A ROAD WAS DRAWN TO FLOWER AND WHEN FINISHED HE SAID 'SURPRISE' AND WE THOUGHT THIS WOULD BE PERFECT FOR COMP."
Faith Avidor Connection $ 700
11225 Oil & Acrylic
Revelation of discovvering one another coming from different worlds currious atracted and excited by the energy.
Faith Avidor Merging into one. $ 1500
11226 Sculpture
As we stand strong individually we are able to create a devine union that brings the ultimate feeling of unconditional love.
Faith Duffy The tack room babies $ 320
11015 Oil & Acrylic
Nearly 50 years ago now we went to put our pony in the trap but to our surprised delight found the harness was being used as a home for baby birds. So the pony had a rest until they had flown.
Faker MAZE $ 1500
11159 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Graffiti is an art, many people call it junk, i call it a talent."
Francoise Bagoud Teclemariam Surprising Life $ 620
11152 Mixed Media
Life can be surprises all around the clock, the last one being the time which is allocated to you and you only. War, child birth, revolution, love, ageing, nature, arts, children growth, women courage."
GAIL COLLINS UNEXPECTED SURPRISES $ 350
11140 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
my drawing is a self portrait of UNEXPECTED STRENGTH, LOVE AND LOSS"
Gail Collins FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH $ 350
11151 Oil & Acrylic
THE TEXTURE OF SAND ..ONE OF LIFES SURPRISES TO CHUBBY BABY FINGERS..
Geoffrey Gilmour Anima Tangle I $ 1500
11044 Oil & Acrylic
The image arises from an entirely unconscious process rather like a waking dream. The narrative is determined defacto, the characters a metaphor for the psyche as described by Carl Jung."
Geoffrey Gilmour Anima Tangle II $ 1500
11045 Oil & Acrylic
The painting's provenance is as from awaking dream. A defacto narrative suggests the tangled characters represent an earlystage in the differentiation of the psyche.
Geoffrey Murray Surprize $ 960
11101 Oil & Acrylic
The sensation of surprise itself even while looking at combinations of colour and shape'even finding someone familiar, somewhere different."
Geoffrey Murray Sky Patrol $ 500
11102 Oil & Acrylic
Humour, things out of the ordinary, imagination, all sources of surprise."
Gerry Brown Rajahstan Palaces & Boats. $ 850
11061 Mixed Media
This painting is one of a series of 15. Painted after travelling through India and falling in love with the country. All my paintings are water colours based with loads of colour and vibrancy.
Gerry Brown Indian Holy Cow $ 850
11062 Mixed Media
This painting is number 4 from a series of Indian Paintings. The Holy Cows roam around the streets of India is all shapes and sizes and are part of the colour and life of India.
Gina Kelly The Surprise of Simple Things $ 350
11041 Mixed Media
I want my complicated list of achievements, money, glory, possessions, but I am surprised in life by how happiness arrives by simple pleasures."
Gloria Thorley Fish Eye!!! $ 250
11017 Oil & Acrylic
The world beneath the sea is full of beauty and surprises many of which would be seen through the eye of this Cutthroat Trout.
Gloria Thorley Towards the Light $ 300
11018 Watercolour & Gouache
Walking along a deserted dark street in a strange city not knowing what lies ahead is one of life's surprises.
Grace Taylor A New Friend $ 150
11137 Watercolour & Gouache
"A New Friend" is based around the pleasant surprise of finding an unexpected new pet. What I really wanted to do with this artwork was convey the gentle friendship and comfort a pet can give."
Gus Dennis U got a little something on your face $ 260
11195 Sculpture
No comment/$75 each $260 for the set
Hannah Massey All Together Now $ 580
11080 Mixed Media
Our pleasures in life come from the joys and challenges of living together. Textures and depths are built from the surprising details, from simple moments and memories."
Heather Matthew La Mer $ 350
11191 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Light rippling over patterned pebbles in the Aegean Sea inspired my dry point etching but when I pulled the print from the press, an erotic image materialised."
Iris Fisher Popular Pansies $ 250
11093 Oil & Acrylic
From the dainty petals of the smallest daisy to the bold contours of the rarest orchid, sketching or painting takes us into the heart of a delightful maze. I am constantly surprised."
Iris Fisher Prolific Pertunias $ 215
11094 Oil & Acrylic
From the dainty petals of the smallest daisy to the bold contours of the rarest orchid, sketching or painting takes us into the heart of a delightful maze. I am constantly surprised."
Jacki Moon Still life I $ 920
11064 Oil & Acrylic
Jacki Moon Still life II $ 920
11065 Oil & Acrylic
Jacquelina Wiils Earth Blessings $ $600
11222 Sculpture
Earth Blesses us with many surprises & offers a bounty of love. By honouring her and singing/dancing up the energy, she responds with abundance. What surprises is she offering you today? Inspired by imagine the land project and Shara gardens blessing day. "
Jacquelina Wiils And then there were tree $ $600
11223 Sculpture
When we bring forth a child, the intertwining of DNA can unlock some suprises!"
Jae Wilson Anything can happen at the prick of a pin. $ 50
11091 Photographic & Digital Art
Photo taken during college assignment with cannon camera
Jae Wilson Model shot $ 50
11092 Photographic & Digital Art
Photo taken during college assignment with cannon camera
Janelle Barram Beach Surprises $ 100
11220 Mixed Media
Each day you go to the beach you see another beautiful surprise.
Janet Halliday No bills just surprises $ 350
11024 Watercolour & Gouache
Wouldn't be lovely to go to the letterbox one day and find no bills, but letters from old friends, postcards, invitations and surprise packages."
Jason Morning untitled $ 480
11179 Oil & Acrylic
My work is an exploratory exercise of trying to visualy convey something of the mysteries of energy, of everything being in a state of constant movement and endless change."
Jason Morning untitled $ 480
11180 Oil & Acrylic
A surprise is often synonymous with the unexpected or out of the blue, sometimes birds have throughout my life appeared & reappeared seemingly for no other reason other than to be with me."
Jay Foley And then a feather fell $ 850
11067 Mixed Media
I was drawing the orchard from the back verandah. Intently looking a feather fell from the sky. I decided to include a drawing and collage of it into the artwork.
Jaye Wardlaw Relax! You might surprise yourself! $ 4500
11139 Oil & Acrylic
I am always surprised, in my busy-ness, how the unbidden, unplanned flashes of laughter and fun and connection that somehow find me actually become the touchstone moments, the reasons in life. Enjoy!"
Jeff Harrison Rainbow at Sea $ 425
11048 Oil & Acrylic
A rainbow appeared within a winter squall over the sea. It was reminiscent of 'every cloud has a silver lining' - it's a welcome surprise when light shines through the gloom.
Jeff Harrison Painting #5 $ 425
11049 Oil & Acrylic
This painting was an exercise in surrealism - unexpected juxtapositions. I was surprised when the shell took on facial features and the caravans appeared from a distant memory.
Jen Jacobs Hanging Around $ 95
11110 Photographic & Digital Art
My seedlings expired in the hanging basket. To my delight I found the basket became a hang-out for a water dragon. I'll get more plants, but I'll leave this basket for surprise visitors."
Joanna Connor Surprise love $ 300
11037 Oil & Acrylic
Luci-Lu was a neglected dog I took in to foster for CAWI, I had no intention of keeping her permanently as she had bad arthritis,hip dysplasia and could hardly walk (and is half blind) However we fell in love with Luci and love healed,now she runs up the beach everyday and barely shows any symptoms."
John Stevenson Surprise!!at Black Rock $ 1000
11039 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
About to catch one of life's little surprises
Judy Boreham Do You Mind? $ 300
11146 Photographic & Digital Art
I saw a pile of sticks, I saw a water dragon, drew in a breath - and saw two water draqons. Beautiful camouflage. Surprise! Click. He swished his tail, Do You Mind? Oops, sorry! I said. They vanished."
Judy Boreham Blue Moon Breakfast $ 350
11147 Photographic & Digital Art
On this auspicious morning of the Blue Moon, a brahminy kite celebrates with a lucky prize - no need to hunt this dawn, instead a Surprise Find; ready-made for a Kite's Breakfast, a filleted fish!"
Judy Kroes Falling Free $ 600
11059 Mixed Media
This artwork is my life today. It is a surprise when you look inwards, full of colour and fun and happiness, always."
Judy Leane SUN BATH $ 500
11020 Mixed Media
The Sun Bath always takes me to the essence of who I am ...a lover of what is free and natural. I am always surprised how quickly my skin burns!
Jules Hunt Nature's Surprises $ 2200
11073 Sculpture
Nature is filled with wondrous surprises. I aim to capture nature's graceful, radiant & breathtaking beauty that surrounds us all."
Jules Hunt Symphony #2 $ 885
11074 Photographic & Digital Art
Nature is filled with wondrous surprises. I aim to capture nature's graceful, radiant & breathtaking beauty that envelops us like a symphony."
Karem Alvarez Thinking of the Past $ 500
11135 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
By looking at the past, we sometimes can understand we are."
Kate Maguire Golden Pathway $ 200
11078 Photographic & Digital Art
I stumbled across this Golden pathway and it had got me thinking of where it lead to or had it lead something to us........
Kate Nutt Flight or Fall $ 420
11150 Photographic & Digital Art
Nothing has rocked my world like the recent birth of my son. This piece expresses my transition into the wild world of motherhood. Flying with joy one minute and falling with fear the next.
Katka Adams Bird bath $ 1800
11066 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Inspired by a radio discussion I heard on how raising native animals as pets could be a canny new anti-extinction strategy, I imagined all the surprising scenarios one could encounter at home."
Katka Adams Moonlight serenade $ 1800
11186 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Sharing our planet with other species is becoming more urgent as many animals lose their natural habitat. Opening our homes to them could enhance our lives in surprising ways.
Kaytie Wood Out of the Blue $ 500
11200 Watercolour & Gouache
Out of the blue, the people awoke, arose and stretched, longing, searching, connecting, standing tall, each one reaching out of the chaos to the Light."
Kerry D Cohen The Other Side of the Moon $ 750
11127 Sculpture
The Moon has a dual personality - the one we see which has inspired artists and romantics throughout the ages - but, what about the unseen side? What mysteries lie there?"
Kim BOLITHO I Love You $ 1500
11187 Mixed Media
It was a big surprise when a friend kept saying those words to me. I felt it but did not believe that it could be true. Every time he said it I wanted him more. Love is a precious and rare thing.
Kim BOLITHO I Love You too $ 1500
11188 Mixed Media
As emotions open up to love, a beautiful thing happens. As love is offered there's a wonderful feeling of being desired and appreciated, wanting to feel the joys of giving & feeling love is unexpected."
Kim Tait Labour of Love $ 2500
11155 Sculpture
No greater surprise to behold, than that of a new life emerging, and the discovery of the pure joy that is a baby!"
Cancelled Agape Timelessness. $ 500
11203CANCELLED Mixed Media
The women dancing. The natual beauty, of the muses, which dance entwined in the fulfillment of enternal love. The AGAPE OF TIMELESSNESS."
Kristie-Lee Lucas Three moments $ 1180
11029 Mixed Media
This piece is a metaphysical response to my front door. Illustrating the opportunities and inspirational threads of new paths open to us everytime we walk through that door. A true surprise of life.
Kristie-Lee Lucas Poor man's origami $ 830
11030 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Personal perception can dictate profoundly our view of the things with which we surround ourselves. 'Poor man's origami' challenges perception in a pleasantly surprising way.
L. BURTON LET THERE BE LIGHT $ 65
11216 Photographic & Digital Art
IMAGINE WHAT IS OUT THERE THRU THE LIGHT AND THE TREES NEW LIFE AWAITS WITH LITTLE SURPRISES THRU YOUR PATH.
L. BURTON LIFE BEGINS $ 80
11217 Photographic & Digital Art
WE ALL COME FROM AN EGG OF SOME SORT, THEN WE ARE BORN, AND THEN LIFES JOURNEY BEGINS WITH UPS AND DOWNS THRU OUR JOURNEY WHICH MAKES OUR LIVES FULL OF SURPRISES WEATHER THEY BE GOOD OR BAD."
Laura Targett Lily's Birth $ 3500
11212 Oil & Acrylic
I first painted this picture 2 hours before birthing my first child, not knowing she’d be a little girl I’d name Ishka-Lily “water-lily”. The surprise of realising I’d unconsciously painted her birth!"
Lauren Tober A monk in the morning fog $ 250
11153 Photographic & Digital Art
Early one morning in India, I was surprised to find a monk disappearing swiftly and silently around the street corner, his red robe in stark contrast with the misty surrounds."
Leanne Haugh Road Trip $ 650
11120 Oil & Acrylic
The road trip is part of our Australian culture. The Great Ocean Road is built for those adventurers. Around each bend lays spectacular scenery and beauty, which never ceases to surprise."
Leanne Haugh Child of Mine $ 750
11121 Oil & Acrylic
Sometimes, whilst growing up, our children surprise us. They take a simple sketch we have made for their lives and fill it with the colours of who they truly are."
Lesley Brown First Past The Post $ 600
11022 Mixed Media
Lesley Brown Suprise $ 600
11021 Oil & Acrylic
Lois Baldwin Alone $ 250
11060 Mixed Media
This is a reflection of my inner soul. Find and you shall seek it yourself.
Lucy Garland The Ages $ 300
11056 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
My 4 artworks are my way of expressing 91 life's surprises. From new born to dead, we age. And as we age, we experience surprises good and bad."
Lyn Kirby Stoning $ 500
11230 Oil & Acrylic
It surprises me that women are still being stoned in 2011.
Lyn Kirby Magic garden $ 1500
11231 Mixed media
No surprise, this took me ages to do! "
Lynne Wallis Surprising how fast the game can unravel $ 390
11012 Oil & Acrylic
We plan, dream, take risks, hope and trust. Yet, despite knowing life's uncertainty, we are always so very surprised when the game doesn't go the way we imagine and everything quickly unravels."
Mara Candrian The Realms are the Fruit of Love $ 440
11199 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
There I was alone, sitting atop my planet, when suddenly my spiral-haired lover dropped in with the last piece of chocolate ever. We kissed. Yum, blueberry flavored. What a delicious surprise!"
Mardi Zylstra Going with the flow $ 140
11130 Oil & Acrylic
Life continually surprises,this is one of those moments in time looking accross at Stradbroke..sailing through the warters going with the flow..Let me take you there through my painting..Peace 2 u 0x"
Maria Paterson Watching the water $ 480
11016 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
While drawing the water in the canal, many subjects appear in my view, the view changes moment by moment, I have recorded a few of them here."
Marie France Boissonneault Man and his dog $ 750
11007 Sculpture
The man and his dog are one of the most surprising life association in mankind and at the same time it has always been.
Marie Stewart Boab by the Billabong $ 225
11221 TBD
Surprisingly surreal shades of summer
Marilyn Mandigo Whale Dance $ 300
11206 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
It is with surprise & amazement that I view the elegance & ease of movement that our annual humpback whales display as they perform their traveling dance, breaching, tail slapping and fin flapping."
Marion Trivett Finger Food $ 400
11010 Oil & Acrylic
It was a magic moment watching our grandchild feeding the birds for the first time. He was most surprised by the event.
Marion Trivett Surprise Surprise.' $ 400
11011 Oil & Acrylic
The sudden opening of a Jack in the box is a surprise to any child. As seen by this child.
Marty Bondo Surprise - Brick revolution $ 15
11227 Sculpture
Mary Minard The Joy Undescovered $ 900
11097 Oil & Acrylic
Who knows the joy underneath!
Maya Krasna Lovers $ 250
11111 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Him - a famous playboy, her - the shyest of girls; yet she is the one who won his heart! I would have never guesed that those two, my dear friends, would one day be married."
Melanie Delaney You Look Really Pretty Today $ 650
11036 Watercolour & Gouache
A sincere compliment is a lovely surprise in anyone's day.
Melanie Delaney Two Pink Lines $ 450
11079 Oil & Acrylic
Two pink lines. A surprise for life.
Micheal Thomson The rice sleeper $ 1100
11077 Sculpture
My wife Amber has inspired me by giving me the time to endeavor and to try and discover a possible hidden talent waiting.
Michele Lockwood Westerly $ 1500
11003 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Westerly Windina was once recognised as Australian surf icon, Peter Drouyn. In 2009, Westerly surprised the Australian public when on national television, she stated, “I’m now living life as a woman.”"
Michelle Eabry Nobody not even the rain has such small hands. ee cummings $ 90
11118 Mixed Media
This box represents a short journey from a place of poetic beauty described by ee cummings' words juxtaposed with the boxes' contents so as to be transformed into something just a little bit wondrous.
Michelle Eabry Memory #4 $ 130
11119 Mixed Media
In this box is my truth and my memory, intensified with part imagination and part exaggeration until its difficult to distinguish what is real and what is not...and somehow it doesn't matter anyway."
Mirra-winni Gaze Brunswick heads $ 580
11125 Mixed Media
The everchanging tide and the moonlighting nights are always are a surprise.
Mirra-winni Gaze The celebration of life $ 380
11126 Sculpture
my surrealism suprise - inspired by the life of frida kahlo - standing strong to keep life sacred.
Mitchell Kelly Kangaroo #1 $ 890
11105 Oil & Acrylic
I relish those moments when you surprise, or are surprised by, an animal in the wild. Some encounters are so vivid that you need a colour-shift to fully transfer the emotional impact to canvas."
Mitchell Kelly Red Heeler $ 890
11106 Oil & Acrylic
Dogs seem to have an ability to see right into us, to know our very core. It's always an electrifying surprise, to be truly seen by a beast despite our hefty veneers of defence and pretention."
Mon Manabu Playing hide-and-seek $ 1290
11107.1 Mixed Media
What is more Surprising that finding a Mum with her Daughter hiding in the branches of a tree? They were just there, waiting to be found. Amazing how Nature repeats the same patrons constantly...."
Mon Manabu Playing hide-and-seek $ 1290
11107.2 Mixed Media
What is more Surprising that finding a Mum with her Daughter hiding in the branches of a tree? They were just there, waiting to be found. Amazing how Nature repeats the same patrons constantly...."
Moyra Macdougal "Surprise Surprise ""Ben Nevis"" " $ 240
11224 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
"Ben Nevis" Scotland. Surprise Surprise my Surprise is Ben Nevis is the only Mountain I have ever climbed."
Narani Henson Chinese Lantern Flower 49 x 47 cm hand stitched flowers on $ 300
11032 Mixed Media
My textile is made from real flowers that have hand sown on paper to create a surface. Oh they are bougainvillea flowers, isn't that surprising. Taking materials form nature, using in surprising ways."
Narel Lynch Shearer Little Arrows $ 300
11085 Oil & Acrylic
Each of my children has been a 'surprise', so they were a natural subject choice. They surprise me every day with their beautiful natures - the brave adventurer, the vigilant carer, the dreamer..."
Natasha Grey Dreaming of water $ 500
11109 Oil & Acrylic
My work is inspired by element of water, the tarot, a wedding and a dream. Life suprises us when we least expect. I never had the wedding I dreamed of as a girl, hope fades but is still there."
Nathalie Verdejo Rencontres $ 400
11116 Mixed Media
Nikky Morgan-Smith Deer me $ 990
11050 Oil & Acrylic
My art practice is primarily underscored by the language of my materials and processes. The work is motivated by how I interpret my world.
Nitza Flantz In Anticipation $ 1700
11170 Mixed Media
Soft wind of spring, shivering veil, a slight movement , toward the light, in anticipation. Drawing quickly, sensual touch of pastel, sticking and tearing, the paper will carry the feeling."
Pamela Jones Foreshore Fragments $ 480
11156 Oil & Acrylic
I am always surprised by the flotsam and jetsam that is washed up along the foreshore. I have tried to capture the eclectic nature of this ever changing world between sea and land.
Pamela Jones Julie's Garden $ 460
11157 Mixed Media
Julie's garden is always full of a diverse and surprising collection of plants, art pieces, pathways and beautiful found objects. This collage/painting is my interpretation of this diverse landscape."
Paul Button Contemplating a Surprise $ 660
11042 Sculpture
The sculpture is of a woman who is contemplating what Life's Surprise her lover will bring. Every woman who sees the sculpture surprising says she was modelled on me and then they have to caress it.
Paul Button The woman within $ 550
11043 Sculpture
One of Life's Surprises is that individuals have an image of themselves which rarely accords with others perception of them. The self image is always striving to make itself known.
Paul Nagle Musical friendship $ 1500
11122 Mixed Media
'It begun as a landscape, and ended like this. It was a surprise and I relished the twist. It is what it is...or maybe it isn't, simply obscure or just reminiscent''."
Paul Pattie Bob's mirror (Twin Peaks) $ 2500
11197 Oil & Acrylic
Lifes a surprise when Bobs around
Pete Pinza Mysteries of venice $ 590
11160 Watercolour & Gouache
I've painted Venice scenes over and over again because the mysteries of Venice are never ending, always changing and still one of life's most beautiful surprises."
Pete Pinza Not gluten free?!? $ 590
11161 Watercolour & Gouache
Even in these modern times it's always a surprise how many trendy, of the moment cafes and bistros ignore the needs of gluten-free customers."
Peter Blackwell Your time. Starts now. $ 150
11207 Photographic & Digital Art
The image was taken at the end of the day when the Melbourne laneway busker discovers one of 'life's surprises' in his loot bag, Audrey Hepburn looks on and my piece is titled - Your time. Starts now."
Peter Blackwell The General $ 140
11208 Photographic & Digital Art
EK Holden wagon parked outside the Billinudgel General Store reflecting an image circa 1965 but taken in 2010 whilst enjoying a couple of quiet ones with Mick at the Nudge - oh what a surprise!
Rachael Hegh Beautiful Carnivore $ 240
11175 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Beautiful Carnivore speaks about the deadliness of attraction and the surprising and beguiling way that beauty can lure prey and has an allegorical perspective on tools of consumerism and masking of true intent.
Rachael Hegh Birdgirl $ 550
11176 Sculpture
birdgirl, inspired by charles blackman is about whimsy, nostalgia, memory and the constant lifelong surprise of dual nature; birdvgirl lightvdark wishvreality childvadult hopevdespair fantasyvfact magicvordinary. "
Rachel Caplan Young Once $ 200
11138 Mixed Media
A bittersweet reflection of simpler times.
Rachel Dun Exclusion $ 280
11006 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Living in Huonbrook I am continually inspired by my pristine surroundings.
Rachel Favelle Max Considered...' $ 180
11167 Mixed Media
My work focusses on childhood memories, which form a large part of our adult identity. I enjoy collecting and using old papers as they bring with them their own history."
Rachel Favelle Melancholy' $ 600
11168 Oil & Acrylic
My work focusses on those moments of stillness, where you reflect on what has passed despite what may be happening in your surroundings."
Ralph Johnston The Bird $ 300
11134 Sculpture
With a little bit of effort on things found, life is full of suprises."
Ray Sinclair In the Clouds $ 50
11023 Photographic & Digital Art
The surprising colours of Mt Warning in amongst the clouds and in front of a fading sunset. One of Life's Surprises.
Reauwa Pinza Trance $ 490
11162 Oil & Acrylic
When I direct my energy to a new painting, I find myself in a kind of trance looking to connect with the creative energy pathways and looking forward to the new surprises each work brings."
Ree Hegh Burrawang $ 400
11173 Mixed Media
The human story of Burrawang centers on blindsighted desire and the betrayal of that desire to your destruction. Nature's verse describes the Burrawang nut poisonous to all except one.
Ri Fraser Messages from Mother Earth $ 380
11071 Oil & Acrylic
The Earth sends us surprise reminders - fires, flood, earthquakes - that we affect her body. In this work she sends written messages to us... that caring for the earth is caring for ourselves."
Ri Fraser Imagine a Beautiful Garden $ 250
11072 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Why are we surprised that our thoughts create our reality? Here our purity and innocence can create a beautiful reality.. we can create a garden of flowers within, regardless of outer circumstances."
Robyn Dulihanty Here I Am....Love Me $ 800
11129 Oil & Acrylic
It's surprising how we find our special pet. A creature with a unique spirit bringing joy and surprise into our lives. Our pet is shown illuminated in a landscape to bring attention to his nature.
Rod Johnston Sandstone fish $ 300
11008 Sculpture
Rod Johnston Cedar pelican $ 300
11009 Sculpture
Roslyn Harris Magnolia Magic $ 1250
11047 Watercolour & Gouache
With my paintings I endeavour to capture the beauty, drama and uniqueness of nature in a way that has the viewer stopping and reevaluating their perception of the world."
Russell Green "Contemplating Mortality, Philip Andrew ""Andy"" Irons " $ 500
11123 Oil & Acrylic
This picture was created from a black and white video still. The artist contemplated mortality, the sacredness of life and the nature of addiction during the process. "
Sally Ann Law The party $ 160
11038 Watercolour & Gouache
The Party' is inspired by a wonderful surprise party that was thrown for me as a young girl. It always stayed in my mind as one of life's true simple but great surprises.
Sam Dennis Ever feel like your being watched $ 225
11196 Sculpture
Seabastion Toast Cindy Lauper as a Pony $ 1200
11169 Oil & Acrylic
Just when you think you have life by the reins, it can rear up and change things, forever."
Shirley Lockhart Penguin Pals $ 230
11083 Oil & Acrylic
Hopeful with entry
STEVEN GIESE THE NEXT BREATH $ 800
11124 Oil & Acrylic
OUR NEXT BREATH IS AS GREAT A SUPRISE AS THE PLUNGE INTO LIFES STRANGE ENCOUNTERS
Steven Lambert Do not buy it $ 150
11148 "Printmaking, Drawing & Pastels"
I thought this was a bit of fun for some locals who cant draw, so I entered."
Tandia Rainbow Shearer Surprise of Joy $ 35
11211 Mixed Media
I never knew that having a new baby sister would be so absolutely wonderful. I knew she was coming for almost nine months and yet, she was still a huge surprise. She still is."
Tania Djipalo Gardens unknown $ 250
11189 Mixed Media
Everywhere in life art and beauty surrounds us and in some places you wouldn't expect.
Tara Dyson-Holland Connection 2011 $ 650
11144 Oil & Acrylic
When we find connection with our environment and the people around us it is surprising how this can enhance and add something special to our lifes.
Tara Dyson-Holland Animals in my memory $ 150
11145 Watercolour & Gouache
Animals constantly surprise me with their, beauty, sounds, color, character, etc. Animals from my life often visit my dreams and I am always surprised with what they share with me on these occasions."
Trish Ledingham Barbwire $ 480
11057 Oil & Acrylic
Trish Ledingham has always been involved in art in various forms for approximately 37 years but has over the past 7 years she has found her true niche in Modern Abstract Art using textured acrylics.
Trish Ledingham Sequence of Colour $ 450
11058 Oil & Acrylic
Trish Ledingham has always been involved in art in various forms for approximately 37 years but has over the past 7 years she has found her true niche in Modern Abstract Art using textured acrylics.
Tsakani Sharp Koi Koi in my Blood $ 500
11171 Mixed Media
A life's surprise unveiled by a trip to South Africa where I discovered my mothers father was of Koi Koi descent. The Koi Koi are the Indigenous people of South Africa and were originally located around Port Elizabeth. (paper bark, fabric, ochre and paper)"
Turiya Bruce Is it such a...........! $ 1950
11183 Mixed Media
In an excursion into nature recently I was happily immersed with the beauty of the world and the Love it evoked!
Venessa Starzynski Elements $ 850
11201 Oil & Acrylic
Life is full of divinely sensitive, meaningful and uplifting surprises if we are conscious of the momentary elements along the way."
Virginia Finch Going Out In Glory $ 350
11033 Oil & Acrylic
One autumn evening unexpectedly I came upon the brightly coloured leaves of the persimmon tree pierced by the sun's last rays. I felt sudden joy and appreciation of nature's way of going out in glory.
Wayne McDonald Welcome $ 2000
11099 Sculpture
Fish seek safety in a school and its enriched by the individuals who make it up, Australia is made of individuals from far and wide who seek safety. They enrich us of life supprises: Welcome them x"
Wayne McDonald Calm $ 300
11100 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
Mother teaching her calf
Wendy Holm The orange $ 350
11051 Oil & Acrylic
A moment I saw at the rubbish tip in Alice Springs, where everyone went to find their 'treasure'. The little boy held high his shining trophy, brilliant amidst the ugliness."
wendy johnson UPCYCLED LOVE $ 350
11149 Sculpture
Forget planning and forethought; accidents are what make life exciting and surprising.
Wendy McLoughlin Buff Beauty Rose $ 3500
11209 Printmaking Drawing & Pastels
sentimental feelings and surprises abound in the tracings of this multi-layered, lively and delicate pencil rendering of my daughter's favourite 'Buff Beauty Rose'."
Wendy McLoughlin Tree of all Seasons $ 900
11210 Mixed Media
Sentinel of the seasons, this gnarled, twisted old tree with it's bright, leafy canopy has weathered many a surprise. Needle-felted 100% wool fleece sculpted over a wire armature."
Wendy Taylor Into the forest $ 460
11052 Mixed Media
Looking at the forest is not just about the trees but the shapes, lines and colour that emerge with time spent quietly alone."
Wendy Taylor Into the forest again $ 460
11053 Mixed Media
Line, colour or shape may start a forest painting, but it keeps evolving. My hope is that the changed original idea gives the viewer a new visual and emotional experience."
Wi Hihanni Takahashi Kami $ 1700
11090 Sculpture
Leaves are small things that are passed over in our everyday lives. However if we look closer they can hold a wondrous myriad of shapes and images. If only we give the time to see them.